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Apr 19, 2019 · In Luke 23:26, amid the crucifixion event, we read, ‘And as they led [Jesus] away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus.’
Jan 4, 2022 · Simon of Cyrene is mentioned in Matthew, Mark and Luke. Matthew only records his name and place of origin (27:32), but Mark and Luke say that he was “on his way in from the country” (Luke 23:26).
Who was Simon the Sorcerer, who tried to buy God's power for money and was rebuked, and how did he end up later in his life? As you can see, Simon ended up coining the term 'simony.'.
Aug 7, 2019 · So who was this person the Bible calls Simon the Zealot, and what do we actually know about him? In this guide, we’ll dig into the ambiguities surrounding this lesser-known biblical figure, address some common confusions, and look at how he may have died.
Mar 27, 2024 · Simon of Cyrene is mentioned by name in only three passages of Scripture: Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, and Luke 23:26). In Matthew, it is said, “they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry the cross.”.
Simon of Cyrene (Hebrew: שמעון , Standard Hebrew Šimʿon, Tiberian Hebrew Šimʿôn; Greek: Σίμων Κυρηναῖος, Simōn Kyrēnaios) was the man compelled by the Romans to carry the cross of Jesus of Nazareth as Jesus was taken to his crucifixion, according to all three Synoptic Gospels: [3] [4]
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In Luke 4:38, Jesus enters visits the house of Simon, where Simon's mother-in-law lies ill. Later, in 5:3 he finds Simon washing, not casting, his net and miraculously tells Simon how to catch a great haul of fish - Jesus says he will teach Simon to be a fisher of men.
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